Works Wonders

Simply put, older youth who have “aged out” of foster care, who have experienced homelessness, or who have been involved with the justice system have more barriers on their journey towards meaningful work than other 18-21 year olds.

The Works Wonder Program provides:

·       12 hours of skills training to enhance career readiness
·       12 weeks of one-on-one career coaching with staff employment specialists
·       Paid work-based learning opportunities (like internships, job shadows, and informational interviews)
·       Opportunities to earn industry certifications such as CPR or ServSafe

Some work readiness programs only let you participate if you read or can do math at certain skill levels. In Works Wonders®, they believe that no matter where you are starting from, you can find success. They are committed to helping all young people explore career pathways and gain employment; there are no minimum requirements to participate; you must simply be between the ages of 14 and 26, currently or formerly in foster care, experiencing housing instability and homelessness, or have a history of justice system involvement.